Dazzle your friends, family and maybe even yourself! No more last minute holiday chaos for you. Follow some of these tips and reap the rewards of a sane and organized holiday season!
Tip #1
If you use a lot of services, make sure you get them scheduled NOW.
• Window cleaners
• Carpet cleaners
• Landscapers
• Whoever installs your lights
Tip #2
Decide what date you will be decorating, set that time aside now. Many people do it Thanksgiving weekend. (Hopefully the weather will be good.)
Tip #3 Check & Order your wrapping supplies:
• Personalized Wrapping Supplies
• Eco Friendly
• Bulk Wrapping Supplies
If you are having a party…
Tip #4 Choose your date (get it on the calendar and it will happen)
Tip #5 Create your guest list (you can always add and cut later)
Tip #6 Call your favorite caterer NOW
If you are doing a card…
Tip #7 Choose your photo now or, book your photographer holiday.
Tip #8 Review your mailing list
Tip #9 Choose how you are going to send your holiday cards:
Regular Card, Photo frame, or the greenest of all Paperless Post
Tip #10 Create a holiday notebook (it can be digital, or paper). Create sections for your party, your cards, your gift lists, entertaining, travel, decorating. This is a great resource for the various components: List Plan-It
Now you have some tools that will help you approach the holidays with a smile on your face! Once you have these accomplished you will have a framework to sanity and organization. You will DAZZLE those around you, and maybe even yourself!